Therapist profile
Jennifer Malkin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
About Jennifer
Jennifer Malkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, addiction, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also addresses family of origin issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and life transitions.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens to a client’s perspective, clarifies goals, and helps identify practical steps toward change. Sessions focus on observable choices and behaviors, and on strengthening the skills people can use between meetings.
Jennifer draws from several evidence-informed methods to match the work to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shift how people relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Client-Centered techniques keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the client.
She emphasizes accountability and clear goals. Clients can expect honest feedback, tracking of progress, and tasks to practice outside sessions. The aim is to make concrete changes in everyday life, not just talk about problems.
Jennifer has strong training in mediation and a background in education and psychology, which inform her practical focus on communication and conflict resolution. Sessions are conducted in English and are focused on adult clients seeking help with the concerns listed.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change how they relate to painful thoughts and feelings so those thoughts have less impact on living a chosen life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and when motivation feels low.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and then practices alternative responses. CBT is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and anger management. Client-Centered methods keep the focus on the client’s priorities and experience, providing space to set personal goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will discuss what seems likely to help based on a person’s goals and preferences. She often combines elements from different approaches to match the client’s needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a busy day, reducing travel time, and choosing quieter surroundings that suit you. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer conversation, so check which formats she currently offers when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction issues, and family-of-origin problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She clarifies goals, gives feedback, and uses practical exercises to support change between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience and has worked across many adult concerns including communication problems and caregiver stress.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure noted in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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